
Edward & George: Two Brothers, One Throne
Documentary
Overview
The complex relationship between royal brothers Edward VIII and George VI, who were both at the heart of the infamous abdication crisis of 1936, is the subject of this excellent documentary. From British Pathé TV's Royalty Collection.
Top Cast


King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom
King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom
Self (archive footage)
King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom
Self (archive footage)


King George VI of the United Kingdom
King George VI of the United Kingdom
Self (archive footage)
King George VI of the United Kingdom
Self (archive footage)


King George V of the United Kingdom
King George V of the United Kingdom
Self (archive footage)
King George V of the United Kingdom
Self (archive footage)


Wallis Simpson
Wallis Simpson
Self (archive footage)
Wallis Simpson
Self (archive footage)


Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
Self (archive footage)
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
Self (archive footage)


Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
Self (archive footage)
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
Self (archive footage)


Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Self (archive footage)
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Self (archive footage)


Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill
Self (archive footage)
Winston Churchill
Self (archive footage)


Neville Chamberlain
Neville Chamberlain
Self (archive footage)
Neville Chamberlain
Self (archive footage)


King Edward VII of the United Kingdom
King Edward VII of the United Kingdom
Self (archive footage)
King Edward VII of the United Kingdom
Self (archive footage)
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